Baroness Sayeeda Warsi is a lawyer, author, businesswoman, philanthropist and member of the House of Lords. She was Britain’s first Muslim Cabinet Minister; Chairman of the Conservative party and a Senior Minister at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. Daughter of an immigrant mill worker, Sayeeda Warsi rose to become an... Read more
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi is a lawyer, author, businesswoman, philanthropist and member of the House of Lords. She was Britain’s first Muslim Cabinet Minister; Chairman of the Conservative party and a Senior Minister at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Daughter of an immigrant mill worker, Sayeeda Warsi rose to become an Advisor to the Leader of the Conservative Party, Michael Howard, in 2004, the youngest peer in the House of Lords, aged 36, in 2007 and Britain’s first Muslim Cabinet Minister in 2010.
A campaigner on equalities and religious freedom in 2007 she travelled to Sudan and famously helped to secure the release of the British teacher Gillian Gibbons who was on trial for blasphemy.
The iconic images of her in 2010 on the steps of No 10 Downing Street in a shalwar kameez (a traditional ethnic outfit) were beamed around the world as she was appointed as Chairman of the Conservative Party – the first Asian to chair a major British political party.
Warsi has been a major driver of four start-up businesses; two in the service sector and two in manufacturing, all of which developed into vibrant and successful SMEs. In Government she led the campaign to ensure that Britain became the first western country to issue a Sukuk (Islamic bond), which was issued in 2014. She also Chaired the Global Islamic Finance & Investment Group.
Sayeeda Warsi is the Pro Vice Chancellor at the University of Bolton, an advisor at Georgetown University Washington D.C, a member of the International Advisory Board on FORB, University of Notre Dame.
She is the author of the newly released, Muslims Don’t Matter, an incisive polemic on the rise of Islamophobia, and The Enemy Within, a provocative and brutally honest account of the relationship between Islam and Britain.
She is Co Presenter of the political reality show Make Me Prime Minister as well as being a regular TV presenter, commentator and documentary maker. In 2024, Sayeeda launched her own award nominated podcast with David Baddiel, A Muslim and A Jew Go There, engaging in open and meaningful dialog about hot button geopolitical and cultural issues affecting British Muslims and Jews.
Sayeeda Warsi is the Founder of the Savayra Foundation UK, a women’s empowerment charity with a focus on social mobility and gender equality.
You can book Sayeeda Warsi through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Sayeeda's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Sayeeda Warsi's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Sayeeda tailored to your event.
Sayeeda Warsi speaks on Authors, Brexit, Business & Management, Diversity, Government & Politics. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Sayeeda to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Sayeeda Warsi for events worldwide, subject to Sayeeda's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Sayeeda Warsi is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Sayeeda can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Sayeeda Warsi on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Sayeeda can offer.
Sayeeda Warsi delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Sayeeda Warsi's areas of expertise include Authors, Brexit, Business & Management, Diversity, Government & Politics. To get a clear sense of Sayeeda's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Sayeeda Warsi can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Authors, Brexit, Business & Management, Diversity, Government & Politics is relevant. Details of Sayeeda's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Sayeeda Warsi is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Sayeeda Warsi, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Sayeeda's current availability for your dates.